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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.68, 25,059.68 and 9,693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.68, 25,059.68 and 9,693.70 is: 14,536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.68 : 25,059.68 = 9,693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.68/25,059.68 = 9,693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.68x = 25,059.68 × 9,693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.68x = 242,921,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,921,044.25/16,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,536.01

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